Thinking of a new Laptop, what do you all think?

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    Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_rtm.120725-1247)
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       #41

    I thought there was no way to remove or hide Metro in the official release? Metro is the main reason I wanted to downgrade back to Windows 7, I didn't like the Mouse and Keyboard controlling of Metro, which is why I didn't want it, but if there is a way to show or hide it, I might stick with it. I heard it does better on certain aspects of laptops, specifically resource management and heat management.
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  2.    #42

    Ex7ForW8 actually grafts on the Windows 7 Start button/menu, even had all my defaults loaded after installing in 10 seconds using my 7 files off adjoining partition. You can toggle between Metro or WIn7 Start or leave it either.

    But it seems much faster than either 7 or 8 normally is, due to the 8 Metro features not being loaded into RAM.

    Adding in the 8GadgetPack - Gadgets for Windows 8 and Win8 is stable, faster and perfect.
    Last edited by gregrocker; 22 Nov 2012 at 02:36.
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  3. Posts : 218
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #43

    I have to wonder if Microsoft will get wise to the huge number of people who are annoyed with the W8 GUI change, and in SP1 introduce an optional Start menu based on the work that enterprising computer enthusiasts have come up with.
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  4. Posts : 212
    Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_rtm.120725-1247)
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       #44

    They changed which computer is on sale, it is same model number just lowered specs, which is not what i wanted, so I decided to go with another one that is $7 cheaper. The one I wanted originally had an Nvidia Geforce 650M, but they changed it to a full shared memory Intel 4000.

    This one has an AMD Radeon 7660G with 2GB dedicated and up to 2 more GB of shared. I was able to mess around with one and ran a DXDIAG and looked at the log file to see the actual vram value.

    Code:
    SPECIFICATIONS
    
    Processor and Memory
    Processor Type:	 AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M Accelerated Processor
    Processor Speed:	 2.3GHz up to 3.2GHz
    Cache:	 4MB L2 Cache
    Memory (RAM):	 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
    Maximum Memory:	 Not Specified
    Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives
    Hard Drive:	 750GB 5400RPM hard drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    Optical Drive:	 Not Specified
    Multimedia Card Slot:	 SuperMulti DVD burner
    Graphics and Audio
    Graphics:	 AMD Radeon™ HD 7660G Discrete-Class graphics and up to 4077MB total graphics memory
    Audio:	 Beats Audio™ quad speakers and a subwoofer
    Display, Keyboard, Mouse and Webcam
    Display Size:	 17.3-inch diagonal HD
    Display Type:	 BrightView LED-backlit display
    Display Resolution:	 1600 x 900
    Keyboard:	 Full-size island-style keyboard with numeric keypad
    Mouse:	 Touchpad supporting multi-touch gestures with on/off b
    Webcam:	 HP TrueVision HD Webcam with integrated dual array digital microphone
    Connectivity
    Ethernet:	 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
    Wi-Fi:	 1x1 802.11b/g/n WLAN
    Bluetooth:	 Not Specified
    Modem:	 Not Specified
    Ports/Slots
    Ports:	
    3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0
    1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
    1 HDMI
    1 VGA (15-pin)
    1 RJ-45 (LAN)
    1 Headphone-out
    1 Microphone-in
    Expansion:	 Not Specified
    Power
    Battery Type:	 6-cell 62WHr 2.8 Ah lithium-ion battery
    Typical Battery Life:	 Up to 62 Watt Hours
    AC Adapter:	 65W AC adapter
    Software
    Operating System:	 Windows 8
    Manufacturer Software:	 Beats Audio
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    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
       #45

    Hum apart from the 8 looks a pretty good buy if had 7 on it I would be very inclined to slip in a SSD and use the original drive as an external:)

    I don't suppose though is there is a possibility of downloading an ISO of 8 and installing onto a SSD (use the sticker code) and still use the original as an external.

    I don't know much about 8 apart from you either like it or detest it.
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  6. Posts : 16,131
    7 X64
       #46

    You don't get a sticker code with win8 pre installed os.
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  7.    #47

    So what if you Clean Install Win7 in a Dual Boot, requiring turning off Secure Boot? Does Win8 require reinstall and will it install and activate without Secure Boot?

    Of if you wipe the HD and Install another OS, then want to go back to Win8. Will it activate only if you turn back on Secure Boot? How about if you turn off UEFI altogether?
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    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
       #48

    SIW2 said:
    You don't get a sticker code with win8 pre installed os.
    Hum how come SIW they changed the rules?
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    Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_rtm.120725-1247)
    Thread Starter
       #49

    Anti-piracy. The install Disk you make from the image file has the key already in it, encrypted and all.
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  10.    #50

    Win8 Activation is now coded on the BIOS chip, but the question is if it will activate if you don't want to use Secure Boot or even EFI BIOS.

    Windows 8 BIOS Keys - embedded goodness - Keith Combs' Blahg - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
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